In this course, you will learn to draw and paint using Clip Studio Paint Pro or Ex (formerly Manga Studio 5), the most powerful illustration, manga, and comic book software available today. Using the instructor's simplified techniques, you will begin to draw and paint like you never thought possible. All the way from sketching a basic concept through production and distribution of your finished work, this course will teach you everything you need to know to realize your full artistic potential. Gain experience with Clip Studio Paint's most useful features while learning the fundamental drawing and painting techniques most critical for beginner success. This course manages to remain all inclusive while focusing on the software features and drawing techniques you need to know to become a superior digital artist. It is intended to teach those new to digital art everything they need to know to produce stunning results within hours.
At the same time, this course is easy to digest and provides a structured learning experience to insure speedy results. Section workshops and projects are provided to demonstrate each technique taught and offer you an opportunity to perform each technique yourself to demonstrate your proficiency with the subject.

Shade & highlight your artwork to add form and dimension while staying with the lines

Create simple gradient backgrounds

Draw complex 3D architecture using perspective rulers

Letter, bubble & tail your work with ease

Produce & distribute your work for free or for sale on Amazon

Learn how to format & publish comic books

Instructor

Brian Jackson has published well over 100 books in paperback and eBook formats. Oddly enough this includes eBooks on how to self-publish books and how to create professional looking book covers using the GIMP. He's also recorded and distributed a pair of audiobooks available for purchase on Amazon and Audible. His latest endeavor, begun in July of 2014, is recording training courses for distribution online. His goal is to provide low cost high quality screen cast based educational material focusing on his area of expertise; namely, self-publishing and book cover design using the GIMP.

Important Details

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime

Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming

Certification of completion not included

Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase

Experience level required: all levels

Requirements

Internet required

Terms

Unredeemed licenses can be returned for store credit within 15 days of purchase. Once your license is redeemed, all sales are final.